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Volkswagen
Id3 1st Edition
3,377 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where Id3 1st Editions pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 14.3 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
91.8%
Pass-after-fix
0.9%
Fail
6.6%
Avg miles
28,327
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
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The picture
Id3 1st Edition: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 1,945 MOT tests, the Id3 1st Edition returns 91.7% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. A tyre with the cords showing and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 22,631, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 12–32
Around the UK fleet average for insurance cost. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
12–32
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A tyre seriously damaged
50 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 02
A tyre cords visible or damaged
25 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 03
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
21 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 04
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
21 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 05
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
15 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 06
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
12 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 07
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
11 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 08
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
11 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 09
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
11 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 10
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
9 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£120–£190
If every one of this Id3 1st Edition's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping an Id3 1st Edition?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own an Id3 1st Edition and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.